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SEATTLE CITY COUNCIL 600 Fourth Ave. 2nd Floor Seattle, WA 98104 Journal of the Proceedings of the Seattle City Council Monday, January 9, 2017 2:00 PM Council Chamber, City Hall 600 Fourth Avenue Seattle, WA 98104 Full Council Bruce Harrell, Council President Sally Bagshaw Tim Burgess M. Lorena González Lisa Herbold Rob Johnson Debora Juarez Mike O'Brien Kshama Sawant Chair Info: 206-684-8804; bruce.harrell@seattle.gov Full Council Meeting Minutes January 9, 2017 A. CALL TO ORDER The City Council of The City of Seattle met in the Council Chamber in City Hall in Seattle, Washington, on January 9, 2017, pursuant to the provisions of the City Charter. The meeting was called to order at 2:03 p.m., with Council President Harrell presiding. B. ROLL CALL Present: 8 - Burgess, González , Harrell, Herbold, Johnson, Juarez, O'Brien, Sawant Excused: 1 - Bagshaw Motion was made, duly seconded and carried, to excuse Councilmember Bagshaw from the January 9, 2017 Full Council meeting. C. ADOPTION OF INTRODUCTION AND REFERRAL CALENDAR IRC 94 January 9, 2017 Motion was made, duly seconded and carried, to adopt the proposed Introduction & Referral Calendar (IRC) by the following vote: In Favor: 8 - Burgess, González , Harrell, Herbold, Johnson, Juarez, O'Brien, Sawant Opposed: None D. APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA Motion was made, duly seconded and carried, to adopt the proposed Agenda. E. APPROVAL OF THE JOURNAL Min 106 December 16, 2016 Motion was made, duly seconded and carried, to adopt the proposed Minutes by the following vote, and the President signed the Minutes: Page 1 Full Council Meeting Minutes January 9, 2017 In Favor: 8 - Burgess, González , Harrell, Herbold, Johnson, Juarez, O'Brien, Sawant Opposed: None F. PRESENTATIONS There were none. Page 2 Full Council Meeting Minutes January 9, 2017 G. PUBLIC COMMENT Alex Tsimmerman addressed the Council regarding a non-Agenda item. Queen Pearl addressed the Council regarding a non-Agenda item. Robin Amadin addressed the Council regarding Agenda item 5, Council Bill 118888. Nick Licata addressed the Council regarding Agenda item 5, Council Bill 118888. Loyd Hogan addressed the Council regarding Agenda item 5, Council Bill 118888. Elisabeth James address the Council regarding a non-Agenda item. Gretchen Taylor addressed the Council regarding Agenda item 5, Council Bill 118888. Cindy Pierce addressed the Council regarding Agenda item 5, Council Bill 118888. La Crese Green addressed the Council regarding a non-Agenda item. David Preston addressed the Council regarding Agenda item 5, Council Bill 118888. Michael Kelly addressed the Council regarding a non-Agenda item. Qadree Trimble addressed the Council regarding a non-Agenda item. Stefan Moritz addressed the Council regarding a non-Agenda item. Meagan Murphy addressed the Council regarding a non-Agenda item. By unanimous consent, the Public Comment period was extended to allow the remaining speakers to address the Council. Michael Fuller addressed the Council regarding a non-Agenda item. Jennifer Aspelund addressed the Council regarding Agenda item 5, Council Bill 118888. Page 3 Full Council Meeting Minutes January 9, 2017 H. PAYMENT OF BILLS CB 118891 AN ORDINANCE appropriating money to pay certain audited claims and ordering the payment thereof. Motion was made and duly seconded to pass Council Bill 118891. The Motion carried, the Council Bill (CB) was passed by the following vote, and the President signed the Bill: In Favor: 8 - Burgess, González , Harrell, Herbold, Johnson, Juarez, O'Brien, Sawant Opposed: None I. COMMITTEE REPORTS GENDER EQUITY, SAFE COMMUNITIES, AND NEW AMERICANS COMMITTEE: 1. Appt 00561 Appointment of Anita Crawford-Willis as Seattle Municipal Court Judge, Position 4. The Committee recommends that Full Council confirm the Appointment (Appt). In Favor: 4 - González , Bagshaw, Juarez, Harrell Opposed: None The Appointment (Appt) was confirmed by the following vote: In Favor: 8 - Burgess, González , Harrell, Herbold, Johnson, Juarez, O'Brien, Sawant Opposed: None Council President Harrell invited Ms. Crawford-Willis to provide brief remarks to the Council. Page 4 Full Council Meeting Minutes January 9, 2017 2. Appt 00562 Appointment of Adam Eisenberg as Seattle Municipal Court Judge, Position 3. The Committee recommends that Full Council confirm the Appointment (Appt). In Favor: 4 - González , Bagshaw, Juarez, Harrell Opposed: None The Appointment (Appt) was confirmed by the following vote: In Favor: 8 - Burgess, González , Harrell, Herbold, Johnson, Juarez, O'Brien, Sawant Opposed: None Council President Harrell invited Mr. Eisenberg to provide brief remarks to the Council. 3. Appt 00564 Reappointment of Sam Pailca as member, Public Safety Civil Service Commission, for a term to December 31, 2019. The Committee recommends that Full Council confirm the Appointment (Appt). In Favor: 4 - González , Bagshaw, Juarez, Harrell Opposed: None The Appointment (Appt) was confirmed by the following vote: In Favor: 8 - Burgess, González , Harrell, Herbold, Johnson, Juarez, O'Brien, Sawant Opposed: None AFFORDABLE HOUSING, NEIGHBORHOODS, AND FINANCE COMMITTEE: Page 5 Full Council Meeting Minutes January 9, 2017 4. CB 118887 AN ORDINANCE relating to City employment, commonly referred to as the Fourth Quarter 2016 Employment Ordinance; designating positions as exempt from Civil Service status; amending Section 4.13.010 of the Seattle Municipal Code; and ratifying and confirming certain prior acts; all by a 2/3 vote of the City Council. The Committee recommends that Full Council pass the Council Bill (CB). In Favor: 2 - Burgess, Herbold Opposed: None The Council Bill (CB) was passed by the following vote, and the President signed the Bill: In Favor: 8 - Burgess, González , Harrell, Herbold, Johnson, Juarez, O'Brien, Sawant Opposed: None Page 6 Full Council Meeting Minutes January 9, 2017 5. CB 118888 AN ORDINANCE relating to the sale of City real property for multifamily development; declaring the property located at 12705 30th Avenue Northeast surplus to the City’s needs and authorizing its sale to the Low Income Housing Institute or its designee; and authorizing the Director of Finance and Administrative Services to execute and deliver the contract for transfer of land, deed, and related documents. The Committee recommends that Full Council pass as amended the Council Bill (CB). In Favor: 2 - Burgess, Herbold Opposed: None ACTION 1: Motion was made by Councilmember Herbold, duly seconded and carried, to amend Council Bill 118888, by substituting version 8 for version 7. Councilmember Johnson left the Council Chamber at 3:09 p.m. ACTION 2: Motion was made and duly seconded to pass Council Bill 118888 as amended. The Motion carried, The Council Bill (CB) was passed as amended by the following vote, and the President signed the Bill: In Favor: 7 - Burgess, González , Harrell, Herbold, Juarez, O'Brien, Sawant Opposed: None Absent(NV): 1 - Johnson Page 7 Full Council Meeting Minutes January 9, 2017 6. CB 118889 AN ORDINANCE authorizing the Director of Finance and Administrative Services to execute an amendment that extends and modifies a certain lease agreement between The City of Seattle and KBS SOR CENTRAL BUILDING, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company, for office space the City leases at 810 Third Avenue; and ratifying and confirming certain prior acts. The Committee recommends that Full Council pass the Council Bill (CB). In Favor: 2 - Burgess, Herbold Opposed: None The Council Bill (CB) was passed by the following vote, and the President signed the Bill: In Favor: 7 - Burgess, González , Harrell, Herbold, Juarez, O'Brien, Sawant Opposed: None Absent(NV): 1 - Johnson 7. Appt 00533 Appointment of Steven Treffers as member, Landmarks Preservation Board, for a term to August 15, 2019. The Committee recommends that Full Council confirm the Appointment (Appt). In Favor: 2 - Burgess, Herbold Opposed: None The Appointment (Appt) was confirmed by the following vote: In Favor: 7 - Burgess, González , Harrell, Herbold, Juarez, O'Brien, Sawant Opposed: None Absent(NV): 1 - Johnson Page 8 Full Council Meeting Minutes January 9, 2017 J. ADOPTION OF OTHER RESOLUTIONS There were none. K. OTHER BUSINESS There was none. L. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business to come before the Council, the meeting was adjourned at 3:20 p.m. ________________________________________ Jodee Schwinn, Deputy City Clerk Signed by me in Open Session, upon approval of the Council, on January 17, 2017. ________________________________________ Bruce Harrell, President of the City Council ________________________________________ Monica Martinez Simmons, City Clerk Page 9